Conversion of a C corporation to an LLC
Converting a C corporation to a limited liability company can sometimes be beneficial, but the tax consequences must be planned for.
Partnerships
Proposed rules would govern withholding on transfers of partnership interests
The IRS issued proposed regulations on the operation of new Sec. 1446(f), which requires withholding on the transfer of a partnership interest described in Sec. 864(c)(8) (gain or loss of foreign persons from the sale or exchange of certain partnership interests).
Sec. 199A and the aggregation of trades or businesses
Aggregation may allow a taxpayer to claim a greater QBI deduction than if the wages and capital limitation was applied separately.
IRS finalizes centralized partnership audit rules
The IRS issued final regulations on the centralized partnership audit regime, which generally assesses tax at the partnership level.
2018 partnership Schedule K-1 changes
This article discusses the new items practitioners should be aware of.
Publicly traded partnerships: Tax treatment of investors
This article explains the tax implications of owning and selling an interest in a publicly traded partnership treated as a partnership and the tax reporting and compliance challenges that an investor in a PTP may face.
Deduction allowed for partnership-related debt
A note contributed to a partnership by an individual in exchange for an interest in the partnership was a bona fide debt.
Revisiting at-risk rules for partnerships
Treasury never finalized the bulk of the regulations implementing Sec. 465, so reliance on proposed regulations issued in 1979 is the norm.
LLC owned solely by spouses: A partnership or a joint venture?
A timely election allows a married couple in business together to avoid the partnership filing rules.
Traps for the unwary: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes
This article lists the changes together, along with some unexpected nuances.
Potential pitfalls of charitable contribution substantiation and reporting
Failure to properly complete all required fields on Form 8283, including the donor’s cost or other basis, could jeopardize the entire deduction with respect to the donated property.
No deduction for donated easements with flexible reserved building rights
A taxpayer’s conservation easement deductions were denied because the easements allowed for changes in the use of the property.
IRS finalizes centralized partnership audit regulations
The IRS issued final regulations on the centralized partnership audit regime, which generally assesses tax at the partnership level.
Current developments in partners and partnerships
This article reviews and analyzes recent rulings and decisions involving partnerships and discusses developments in partnership formation, debt and income allocations, distributions, and basis adjustments.
Repeal of technical terminations: What will and will not be missed
With the repeal of technical terminations, partnerships can only terminate for U.S. federal income tax purposes if no part of any business, financial operation, or venture continues to be conducted by any of its partners.
IRS takes narrow view of aggregation under the at-risk rules
The IRS concluded that a taxpayer was not permitted to aggregate the S corporations with the partnership for the purpose of applying the at-risk rules of Sec. 465.
Understanding the effect a partnership agreement has on allocations
If the partnership agreement’s tax allocations do not have substantial economic effect, or if the partnership agreement is silent concerning tax allocations, the tax allocation must be made in accordance with the partners’ interests in the partnership.
Issues and considerations in appointing a partnership representative
This item discusses issues partnerships and their advisers should consider when designating a PR or DI, accounting for the potential for conflicts of interest, whether and to what extent limitations can be placed on the PR or DI, and how these roles differ dramatically from that of the TMP.
Using R&D credits to reduce payroll taxes: An overlooked opportunity for startups
This article discusses who qualifies to take the credit, how to make the election, the calculation and allocation of the credit, and how to report it.
A uniform state approach to the new federal partnership audit regime
Broad state adoption of the model statute developed by the AICPA in partnership with other major stakeholders will provide greater uniformity and increased compliance.
